MarkVR Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 Hello friends, Just a quick update on my status. I've completed all 6 rounds of cisplatin/VP-16. Handled it pretty good, but it was rough. Had a follow-up CT scan last week and a follow-up PET two days ago. Have an appointment with my onc next Wednesday to discuss the results and the next course of action, which I presume will be radiation. After the last CT/PET, the tumor had shrunk about 50%. People at work keep telling me I look good and I feel good, but am anxiously awaiting the results on Wednesday. I'll post when I get the results. Until then.... Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorja Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 That is wonderful!!! jorja Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 I like this news Mark. Hope the good news continues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 Thanks, Mark. Keep us posted. Blessings. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 Hoping the good news continues for you. gail p-m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leslie221 Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 Mark, This is good news! 50% shrinkage is great!!!! Hang in there during the waiting-for-results-jitters. Please let us know how it goes, okay? Leslie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 Mark , praying for great news this Wednesday! I did the VP16 and Cisplatin for mine. It was tough but it worked. I will let my husband know that you posted. Glad to hear that those around you at work say you look great. Jay leaves Wed eve. for business on the other side of the world hope you post early. Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addie Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 Mark.....my Onc always says that how I look and feel tells him as much as the test results/scans do!! So the fact that you're feeling good is sorta like money in the bank! Hoping for continued shrinkage...and know that radiation is often not as fearsome as we think it will be. I got thru 31 days of chest rad, relatively unscathed....but you might ask your onc about Amifostine shots. It protects the esophagus but not everyone can tolerate them. I had to take an anti-nausea pill 1/2 hr before the injection...and then you have to stay put for 15 minutes to make sure your b.p. doesn't drop. Mine never did and I tend to have sorta low b.p. anyway. Good luck with whatever comes next and keep us posted...but so far, it all sounds like great news. Keep that up!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 Mark, I will be keeping you in my prayers for good results on Wednesday. Keep us updated. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 This is what we like to hear! I am glad you are doing well...enjoy the good days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 So glad for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flacrakr Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 Mark: Thanks for the posting of good news. Hopes and prayers for continued success. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieD Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 All right Mark, way to go. Hope the results are good too. Take care and God Bless. CharlieD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 Hi Mark, Will be thinking of you on Wednesday and sending good vibes your way. Lets pray for more shrinkage... Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pammie Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 Wonderful that you are having shrinkage! will be praying for you to feel better. People tell me the same thing. what can you say? "Sorry, I may look good but i feel bad." People mean well so we have to accept what they can give since many people often feel uncomfortable around people with cancer. So thankful you have a family to encourage you. pammie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 Mark, Very good news, just waiting for the next GOOD NEWS next Wednesday, Will keep up the good vibes for you J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 Hi Mark, Let us all know how your appointment goes! I am sure that you will have an even better check-up than the last. Let's see, if you get 50% more shrinkage then 50 plus 50 = what? Thanks for posting! Now I will wait for Wednesdays update. Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 Mark, That is great news. Radiation will also help, I'm sure. Please keep us posted. Joanie ( 3 1/2 yr. SCLC survivor) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 Great news! I'll be sending positive thoughts your way on Wednesday. Please let us know the results! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Hope you get a great report! XOXOX MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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